Raber Uniques & Collectibles 11.9.26

1904 Cast Iron Sea Creature Embosser

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $500

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Description

8 in. Tall; hand extended. An desktop document hand press or embosser featuring a highly decorative cast iron body and an ornate S-curved scroll lever handle. The main housing is cast in the form of a mythical sea creature or dragon, detailed with scales, a large eye, and open jaws that frame the plunger mechanism. The base is flared and includes two integrated holes for mounting to a work surface. The press is finished in black japanning with raised elements showing through in the casting.